SGOU Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Course Structure
Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) offers syllabi for various Four-Year Undergraduate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes, with specific versions applicable from 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 admission years. Students can access detailed subject-wise course structures and assignment questions for their respective programmes and admission batches.
Key facts
| Latest Syllabus Updates | Syllabi for some programmes are updated for 2024-25, 2025, or 2026 admissions onwards. |
|---|---|
| Four-Year UG Programmes | Available for BA (Malayalam, English, History, Sociology), BBA, and B.Com, with syllabi for 2024 Admission Onwards. |
| PG Programmes with 2026 Syllabus | Master of Computer Applications (Scheme 2) and Master of Business Administration (Scheme 2) have syllabi for 2026 Admission Onwards. |
| Online Fee Payment | All fees must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, with NIL charges for most payment types. |
| Pre-Registration for 2026-2027 | Pre-Registration for Admission to the Academic Year 2026-2027 has started. |
Accessing SGOU Syllabi
Sreenarayanaguru Open University provides syllabi for its various programmes on its official website. These syllabi are categorised by programme type and the admission year they apply to. Students can find the relevant scheme and version for their enrolled programme.
To view the syllabi, navigate to the SGOU Syllabus page.
Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) Syllabi
The following Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes have updated syllabi applicable for admissions from 2024 onwards:
Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes Syllabi (2024 Admission Onwards)
| Programme | Duration | Syllabus Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (MALAYALAM) | 04 years | 2024 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (ENGLISH) | 04 years | 2024 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (HISTORY) | 04 years | 2024-25 Admissions onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY) | 04 years | 2024 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 04 years | 2024-25 Admission onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF COMMERCE | 04 years | 2024-25 Admission onwards (Version 1.0) |
Undergraduate Programmes Syllabi
Syllabi for other undergraduate programmes are applicable from various admission years, as detailed below:
Undergraduate Programmes Syllabi
| Programme | Syllabus Scheme |
|---|---|
| BACHELOR OF ARTS MALAYALAM LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE | 2022 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE | 2022 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (HINDI) | 2022 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (ARABIC) | 2022 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (SANSKRIT) | 2022 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS HISTORY | 2022 Admission onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY | 2022 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS) | 2023-24 Admission Onwards (Version 3.0) |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (PHILOSOPHY) | 2024 Admission Onwards 2022 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 2022 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF COMMERCE | 2022 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (COMBINATION OF 3 SUBJECTS (AFZAL-UL-ULAMA) | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 2022 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (NANO ENTREPRENEURSHIP) | 2024 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (POLITICAL SCIENCE) | 2024 Admission onwards |
| BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY) | 2024 Admission Onwards |
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS) | 2024 Admission Onwards |
Postgraduate Programmes Syllabi
Syllabi for postgraduate programmes are available for various admission years, including updates for 2025 and 2026 admissions:
Postgraduate Programmes Syllabi
| Programme | Syllabus Scheme |
|---|---|
| MASTER OF ARTS (MALAYALAM) | 2022 Admission onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH) | 2022 Admission onwards (Version 1.0) |
| MASTER OF ARTS (HISTORY) | 2022 Admission onwards (Version 2.0) |
| MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY) | 2022 Admission onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (ECONOMICS) | 2025 Admission onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (SANSKRIT) | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (HINDI) | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (PHILOSOPHY) | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF COMMERCE | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (ARABIC) | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL SCIENCE) | 2024 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF ARTS (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) | 2023 Admission Onwards |
| MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 2025 Admission Onwards (Scheme 1), 2026 Admission Onwards (Scheme 2) |
| MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 2025 Admission Onwards (Scheme 1), 2026 Admission Onwards (Scheme 2) |
Subject-Wise Course Structure Examples from 2026 Examinations
The following examples from recent 2026 degree examinations illustrate the subject-wise course structure for various programmes and admission batches. These indicate the specific courses offered in different semesters.
For Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), students admitted in July 2023 had the following courses in their Fifth Semester, examined in July 2026:
For Bachelor of Arts (History), students admitted in July 2023 had the following courses in their Fifth Semester, examined in July 2026:
For Bachelor of Arts (Arabic Language and Literature), students admitted in July 2023 had the following courses in their Fifth Semester, examined in July 2026:
For Bachelor of Arts (Sanskrit Language and Literature), students admitted in July 2023 had the following courses in their Fifth Semester, examined in July 2026:
For Bachelor of Arts (Hindi Language and Literature), students admitted in July 2023 had the following courses in their Fifth Semester, examined in July 2026:
Examples of Course Structure from 2026 Degree Examinations
| Programme | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Admission Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. Sociology | Fifth Semester | B21SO04DE | Sociology of Development | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Sociology | Fifth Semester | B21SO03DE | Economy and Society | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. History | Fifth Semester | B21HS04DE | Contemporary World | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. History | Fifth Semester | B21HS03DE | Kerala Renaissance: Problems & Perspectives | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Arabic Language and Literature | Fifth Semester | B21AR04DE | History of Arabic Literature | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Arabic Language and Literature | Fifth Semester | B21AR03DE | Indian Writings in Arabic | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Sanskrit Language and Literature | Fifth Semester | B21SN04DE | संस्कृतभाषाशास्त्रम्। | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Sanskrit Language and Literature | Fifth Semester | B21SN03DE | संस्कृतसाहित्येतिहासः | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Hindi Language and Literature | Fifth Semester | B21HD04DE | हिन्दी साहित्य में स्त्री और पारिस्थितिक विमर्श | 2023 July Admissions |
| B.A. Hindi Language and Literature | Fifth Semester | B21HD03DE | विशेष लेखक अज्ञेय | 2023 July Admissions |
Online Fee Payment for University Services
All fees for university services, including those related to examinations and admissions, must be paid online. The amount for each service will be displayed on the screen during the payment process.
After successful payment, generate and preserve the receipt for future reference. If a receipt or confirmation message is not received, contact the University office before attempting another payment for the same service. For any refund or cancellation, contact the University office.
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Online Payment Charges
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|---|---|
| Debit card Rupay | NIL |
| Other Debit cards up to Rs 2000 | NIL |
| Domestic Credit card | NIL |
| Netbanking | NIL |
| UPI | NIL |
Important SGOU links
| What you can do | Official page |
|---|---|
| Find SGOU programme syllabi | sgou.ac.in/programmes/syllabus |
| Browse all undergraduate programmes | sgou.ac.in/programmes |
| Explore all programmes offered | erp.sgou.ac.in/index |
| View BA Sociology assignment/exam questions | sgou.ac.in/examination/questions-more/9 |
| View BA History assignment/exam questions | sgou.ac.in/examination/questions-more/8 |
| View BA Arabic assignment/exam questions | sgou.ac.in/examination/questions-more/6 |
| View BA Sanskrit assignment/exam questions | sgou.ac.in/examination/questions-more/5 |
| View BA Hindi assignment/exam questions | sgou.ac.in/examination/questions-more/4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which admission year’s syllabus applies to the Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes?
For Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes like BA (Malayalam, English, History, Sociology), BBA, and B.Com, the syllabi are applicable for 2024 Admission Onwards (Version 1.0).
Are there any new syllabi for Postgraduate Programmes for 2026 admissions?
Yes, the Master of Computer Applications (Scheme 2) and Master of Business Administration (Scheme 2) programmes have syllabi applicable for 2026 Admission Onwards.
How can I pay fees for SGOU services?
All fees must be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Most common payment types have NIL charges.
Where can I find the detailed syllabus for my programme?
You can find the detailed syllabi for all programmes on the Syllabus page of the SGOU website.
What is the duration of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes?
The Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes, such as BA (Malayalam, English, History, Sociology), BBA, and B.Com, have a duration of 04 years.
When did pre-registration for the 2026-2027 academic year begin?
Pre-Registration for Admission to the Academic Year 2026-2027 has started on the Admission Portal.
Sources
Written from the official SGOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.
- SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY sgou.ac.in/…/316
- Syllabus sgou.ac.in/…/syllabus
- Undergraduate UG Programmes Discover flexible undergraduate study options for your… sgou.ac.in/…/programmes
- Programmes erp.sgou.ac.in/…/index
- Virtual Content sgou.ac.in/…/onlineprogrammes
- BACHELOR OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY sgou.ac.in/…/9
- BACHELOR OF ARTS HISTORY sgou.ac.in/…/8
- BACHELOR OF ARTS (ARABIC) sgou.ac.in/…/6